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New Gear Alert: Focusrite Scarlett Preamps with Compression, New Sounds by RZA and Steve Aoki, Vibey FET Compression and More

January 6th, 2017 by Dan Gluszak

Focusrite announces Scarlett OctoPre and OctoPre Dynamic.

The new Scarlett OctoPre provides eight Scarlett mic preamps with up to 192kHz conversion and ADAT connectivity; Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic adds analog compression and 8 channels of D-A conversion. Both OctoPres provide phantom power throughout and accurate 5-segment LED metering. The OctoPre offers Read more...

API Announces 512v Microphone Preamp

July 14th, 2016 by Gabriel Lamorie

Released off of customer demand for built-in signal attenuation, API has created the new 512v microphone preamp.

The 512v incorporates everything from the 512c, including API’s proprietary transformers and 2520 op amp, and adds variable output level control. Design of the 512v is for those recording in DAWs or other Read more...

Black Lion Audio Announces B12A MKII

November 22nd, 2014 by Gabriel Lamorie

Mod extraordinaire Black Lion Audio has announced their B12A MKII single channel mic preamp straight out of Chicago. Their new preamp, like Black Lion’s original B12A, is based on the API 312A but introduces a few additional modifications:

Upgraded Input Transformer Higher Gain Lower Noise Output Transformer Hi-Z Input Read more...

JZ Microphones Announces Channel Strip JZ Track

January 22nd, 2014 by Gabriel Lamorie

After solid growth since their conception in 2007 JZ Microphones has decided to officially expand their line from high end microphone production to their first channel strip, the JZ Track.

The JZ Track complements their microphone line with a pre-amp, de-esser, compressor/limiter, 3-band EQ and output stage complete with metering. Read more...

Slate Digital Announces The VMS Virtual Microphone System

January 21st, 2014 by Gabriel Lamorie

With their expanding array of hardware and digital audio products, Slate Digital has created a hybrid solution – the Virtual Microphone System.

The VMS combines high quality audio capturing with extensive digital modeling to re-create a wide range of classic microphones by printing signature sound qualities onto the ultra clean Read more...

Posts Tagged ‘preamps’

New Gear Alert: Focusrite Scarlett Preamps with Compression, New Sounds by RZA and Steve Aoki, Vibey FET Compression and More

API Announces 512v Microphone Preamp

Black Lion Audio Announces B12A MKII

JZ Microphones Announces Channel Strip JZ Track

Slate Digital Announces The VMS Virtual Microphone System